Despite the pleasure in having someone of Antonio Guterres' status coming into the community, those in attendance weren't too shy to challenge their esteemed guest.
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Ngāi Tahu share climate change ideas with UN Sec-Gen
Ngāi Tahu hosted United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his last meeting in Aotearoa before he heads to the Pacific Islands for further UN discussions.
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'My success is the success of my whānau'- Ezekiel Raui
At only 21 years of age, Raui has already accomplished some incredible achievements including meeting the Queen, making the Forbes list and, this week, graduating from university.
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Minister heads to UN to offer strategies for other indigenous peoples
The Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta is set to address the United Nations to fight for Indigenous Peoples' rights around the world.
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2019: International Year of Indigenous Languages
The United Nations has named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to preserve, revitalise and promote the world's languages. Māori language expert Tawhirimatea Williams says preservation of any language starts in the home.
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NZ govt must action UN recommendations
Academics from around the world have gathered at the eighth Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga educational conference to discuss indigenous futures.
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West Papua human rights advocate calls for solidarity
A West Papua human rights advocate is calling for solidarity from the New Zealand Government on issues affecting indigenous West Papuans.
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Te reo Māori opens PM’s UN General Assembly statement
With an orator's comb gifted by Ngāti Rēhia, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opened her United Nations General Assembly speech with remarks in te reo Māori. The words were consistent with themes throughout which challenged the 'America First' message promoted by US President Donald Trump.
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PM talks Pacific climate change with UN Secretary General
The prime minister is in New York for her first official visit to attend the United Nations General Assembly. Jacinda Ardern says climate change is high on the agenda and also expects to address issues surrounding women and children.
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Mobilising Māori through the rangatahi movement
The twelve youth leaders chosen by the Moko Foundation to attend the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York have returned to NZ.